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WF54 HBK

2004 Kia Cerato

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,183 mi
Last recorded84,183 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Cerato57,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 HBK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated & damaged (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perishing in tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 84,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated & damaged (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perishing in tread

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,436 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits not enough gasses at tail pipe to measure (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake cables outer casings worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake cables outer casings worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,271 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded advise replacement in the near future.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 58,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded advise replacement in the near future.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,850 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,332 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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WF54 HBK is a 2004 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 57,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF54 HBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF54 HBK registered?

WF54 HBK is a 2004 Kia Cerato, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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